CALCIUM (Ca)

One of the most important mineral in the body

Definition

It is one of the most important and present mineral components in the body, constantly linked to the presence of Phosphorus. Calcium is mostly stored at the level of the skeletal bone and in the toothing.

Biological Role

Administration of Calcium (Ca) in the diet is necessary in various situations, but it becomes useless if it is not accompanied by phosphorus (P) in the correct proportions of 1: 1 or 3: 1 and Vitamin D3: only this way allows both the intestinal absorption and the Calcium fixation in the bone.

In addition, to strengthening the skeletal structure, Calcium plays other important biological functions such as:

regulate muscle contraction
preside over the blood clotting

Clinical Application

As a result of poor diet or increased body’s needs, it is necessary to increase the intake of Calcium in the diet; this is especially useful:

in the growth phase (eg. Weakness of trabecular bone, tenderness and reluctance to move in puppies)
in the form of thinning of the bone cortex
in hereditary bone abnormalities that occur during growth
in the increased needs of mothers during the lactation

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